Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAQUERIA EL FLAKO

2324 W CYPRESS ST · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33609

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateNovember 20, 2018
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number1205130
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID6631445
DBPR license3952215

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedNovember 20, 2018 2:08 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 26, 2018 8:46 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority6 Intermediate11 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical18 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

18 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 1

#12High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches by hand sink

Intermediate 6

#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – Hot water not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink.

#14Intermediate22-28-4

Intermediate – Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue.

#15Intermediate16-22-4

Intermediate – No dishwashing facilities of any kind provided. Only has double sink, needs triple sink to wash, rinse and sanitize. Operator states he is utilizing triple sink by convenience store on same property, MFDV is licensed as self sufficient with triple sink on plans.

#16Intermediate27-06-4

Intermediate – No hot running water at three-compartment sink.

#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#18Intermediate05-08-4

Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 11

#1Basic23-06-4

Basic – Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelving

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 20 by handsink.

#3Basic13-03-4

Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

#4Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving.

#5Basic36-17-4

Basic – Floor tiles missing.

#6Basic05-09-4

Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.

#7Basic06-04-4

Basic – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food thawed at room temperature. Placed in cooler **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam containers on floor

#9Basic33-32-4

Basic – Walking or driving surfaces not maintained. Trash on ground by back door.

#10Basic36-30-4

Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Bare wood by double sink and handsink

#11Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. By grill

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:48 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
2 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
4 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.